Evanston,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Musicology in Evanston United States | Northwestern University
Northwestern University
|
Evanston United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
64,887
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Going beyond just musical history, Northwestern's Musicology Program examines music as a social practice influenced by artistic trends and philosophical ideas – fundamentally, the cultural study of music as a human endeavor.
The program encourages students to analyze music from multiple disciplines, uncovering cultural insights that traditional music notation cannot convey alone. Combining historical musicology with ethnomusicology, it cultivates thoughtful yet analytical scholars who can engage with diverse musical traditions and scholarly approaches, all within a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Secondary school record
Northwestern accepts results from both the TOEFL and the IELTS.
There is no minimum score required by Northwestern. Competitive applicants demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and often score in the high range on all four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) of the TOEFL iBT, or receive IELTS band scores in highest three bands on the overall and individual scores (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
Tuition
USD
64,887